Bill would shift over 1,600 acres of federal land around Carson City

Q: What does it cost, and who pays?

Carson City must pay administrative costs like surveys and appraisals for the transfers, and proceeds from land sales go into an existing account funding conservation, wildfire prevention, wildlife habitat, and education projects.

S. 3493119th Congress

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Official title: Carson City Public Land Correction Act

Introduced: December 16, 2025

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On the Senate floor calendarJul 23, 2026

S. 3493

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Carson City would get about 1,288 acres free and see 360 acres sold to private buyers under this land bill.

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What does this do?

The bill directs federal agencies to transfer about 1,288 acres to Carson City for free for parks, recreation, and flood control, plus a small road-widening strip requiring a new crosswalk. It also arranges for about 360 acres to be sold to private buyers, with the city keeping some utility and drainage easements, and sets rules for a separate 20-acre land swap.

Who does it affect?

Carson City's local government, federal land agencies (BLM and Forest Service), and area residents, developers, and conservation groups are affected.

Why does it matter?

The changes update a 2009 land law to reshape property boundaries, enable local development and conservation projects, and set new deadlines for federal land sales.

What does it cost, and who pays?

City pays survey and appraisal costs
Sale proceeds fund conservation and education
Existing local account receives the money

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IntroducedDec 16, 2025
Senate committee
Senate vote — You are hereJul 23, 2026
House
President's desk

Right now: it's headed for a Senate floor vote. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.

Latest action: July 23, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.

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Where does it stand?

IntroducedDec 16, 2025
Senate committee
Senate vote — You are hereJul 23, 2026
House
President's desk

Right now: it's headed for a Senate floor vote. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.

Latest action: July 23, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.